Low carbon in the National Capital Region’s buildings

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(Text on screen: Public Services and Procurement Canada)

[Video opens with a moving shot of the City of Ottawa skyline. The Peace Tower is at the forefront with several other buildings in the background.]

[The shot is taken from water level. The Cliff Energy Centre, which is under construction, is in the background. Other downtown buildings, including the Supreme Court of Canada, are also in the shot. The buildings reflect in the water.]

[The shot is taken from across the Ottawa River and features Parliament Hill and the green escarpment on a summer day. The Centre Block, West Block and other buildings are in the background.]

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to taking action on climate change by modernizing how we heat and cool federal buildings, like those on Parliament Hill.

[A shot of the current Cliff heating and cooling plant surrounded by a fence.]

[A moving shot of the City of Ottawa skyline. Multiple buildings are in the shot. There is also a crane in the sky and a bus driving down the street.]

The district energy system currently services 80 federal buildings in the National Capital Region.

[A shot of the Confederation Heights Energy Centre. The building is mainly brown and grey with large windows. There are six blue chimneys at the top of the building.]

[A shot of the pipes and systems used to heat and cool federal buildings.]

[A closeup shot of the panel and screen to heat and cool federal buildings.]

Through the Energy Services Acquisition Program, we are building a safer, more cost effective, and energy efficient system that will be carbon neutral by 2030.

[A blue, aerial map of the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau appears on screen. Four different photos pop up to indicate the location for the new energy centres. The top image shows a rendering for Modernized Gatineau. The next to appear is a rendering of Cliff. A rendering of the Tunney’s Pasture centre appears on screen, followed by a photo of the heating system inside Confederation Heights.]

(Text on screen: Gatineau, Ottawa, Modernized Gatineau, Cliff, Tunney’s Pasture, Confederation Heights)

It will include four modernized energy centres that together, will create one of the largest District Energy Systems in North America, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[A rendering of a park with big trees, grassy areas. There is a glass building on the left side of the image. There are people sitting and walking in the park.]

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In addition, these new constructions will bring accessible greenspaces to surrounding communities.

[The image of the Cliff Energy Centre starts in black and white and slowly dissolves into a colourful rendering of the centre. The rendering features a large, curved wall. It also showcases the theatre boxes which overlook the Ottawa River.]

(Text on screen: Cliff Energy Centre)

Located near the Parliament Buildings, the Cliff Energy Centre is designed to be a destination landmark.

[The rendering showcases the large, curved wall of the Cliff Energy Centre. There is a multi-use pathway below the wall. There are cyclists and pedestrians using the path. Large trees fill the area.]

The centre, which will heat and cool many federal buildings in the National Capital Region, is currently being constructed.

[The rendering shows a public park on the top platform of the energy centre. Some people are sitting on a bench, while others are walking. The Ottawa River is on the right, as well as buildings in Gatineau.]

[The rendering showcases the three large cascading theatre boxes of the Cliff Energy Centre.]

It will include a public park on the escarpment’s upper plateau, as well as cascading theatre boxes with spectacular views of the area.

[The rendering shows the stairs and elevators that can be used to access the multi-use pathway below.]

An elevator and stairs will provide access to the Ottawa River’s multi-use pathway.

[The rendering shows the visitor education centre located at the top of the energy centre. There are multiple signs as well as other public art structures and fountains.]

Visitors will be able to learn about the district energy system through a new Visitors’ Education Centre showcasing technological innovations.

[The image of the Tunney’s Pasture Energy Centre starts in black and white and slowly dissolves into a colourful rendering of the centre. The rendering features a large public park. There is a tall silver chimney in the background. There are many people walking along the paths in the park which is full of gardens and trees.]

(Text on screen: Tunney’s Pasture Energy Centre)

The new Tunney’s Pasture Energy Centre is set to become one of the new faces of clean energy in Canada.

[The rendering gives a wide shot of the Tunney’s Pasture Energy Centre. The building features sloped glass walls. The silver chimney is in the background. There are multiple trees and open areas.]

It will reinvigorate this former parking lot with a public roof garden built over the facility.

[The rendering shows the sloped glass walls of the energy centre. There are cars parked out front and people are crossing the street.]

With its sloped glass walls, visitors will have a clear view of the energy centre's inner workings from the outside.

[The rendering shows an aerial shot of the centre and public park. The Ottawa River and treed areas are in the background.]

Improved connections for walking and cycling will provide strong sight lines of the Ottawa River.

[The construction image of the Modernized Gatineau Energy Centre starts in black and white and slowly dissolves into a colourful rendering of the centre. The rendering features a large wall with the name of the centre on it. There are people making their way to the main entrance of the building. There is a car parked out front. Trees and gardens line the area.]

(Text on screen: Modernized Gatineau Energy Centre)

Across the river in Quebec, the new Modernized Gatineau Energy Centre will provide carbon-neutral energy, community gardens, and a public park that can be enjoyed year-round.

[The rendering shows a wide shot of the site. There are a couple of buildings spread out throughout the large public park. There are multiple gardens and trees.]

[The moving rendering takes us to the front entrance of the building.]

[The image of the pumphouse starts in black and white and slowly dissolves into a colourful rendering of the site. The rendering is an aerial shot of the area. The pumphouse is brown and mainly built below the ground. There is a park above it. The rendering shows that the pumphouse is next to a road on a bridge, as well as by the Ottawa River shore.]

To support the Modernized Gatineau Energy Centre, a new pumphouse will be located along the Ottawa River’s north shore.

[The rendering showcases the wooden pathway below the pumphouse. There are people walking on the path that is lined with trees and plants.]

It will provide the energy centre with a green and renewable source of cold water for its cooling services.

[The rendering shows more detail of the pumphouse. The structure is mostly brown and grey and has a curved design above. There is a path in front of it and lots of trees and grassy areas around the building.]

The facility will mostly be built underground, with a green roof and native trees and plants to beautify the landscape.

[The image of the Confederation Heights Energy Centre starts in black and white and slowly dissolves into a colourful rendering of the inside of the centre. The rendering features pipes and the system used to heat and cool federal buildings.]

(Text on screen: Confederation Heights Energy Centre)

[The video shows large white panel boxes used for heating and cooling.]

The Confederation Heights Energy Centre will be renovated to integrate modern renewable technology including three new boilers producing low temperature hot water and three new electric chillers.

[The video cuts to a wide shot of the construction site for the pumphouse along the Ottawa River. In the background, there are large buildings, a crane and a bridge. The trees are colourful and indicate that it is the fall season.]

[This is a shot of the pumphouse under construction along the Ottawa River. There are large steel beams in place.]

[The rendering shows the Tunney’s Pasture Energy Centre at dusk. The lights are colourful inside the building. Multiple people are standing outside the building.]

The design and construction work to modernize the district energy system is expected to be completed by 2026 .

[A greyish white filter appears over the image of the energy centre. A website appears on the page.]

(Text on screen: nationalcapitaldistrictenergy.ca)

(Text on screen: Artist renderings are preliminary design concepts and are subject to change.)

For more information, visit nationalcapitaldistrictenergy.ca

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(Text on screen: ISBN 978-0-660-49599-6, Catalogue P4-122/2023E-MP4)

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